The Chicago Bears have finalized their initial 53-man roster, which includes some surprises across multiple position groups.
There were some surprising cuts, including defensive linemen Mario Edwards and Trevon Coley, offensive lineman Michael Schofield and cornerback Thomas Graham Jr., as well as some surprising names who made the cut.
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Veteran cornerback Tavon Young was placed on injured reserve, which means he’ll be eligible to return in Week 5.
Keep in mind, this initial 53-man roster is subject to change as waiver wire claims are made and other players are moved around, including wide receiver N’Keal Harry expected to be moved to IR.
But here’s a look at where the Bears’ 53-man roster stands now, by position:
Quarterback (2)
- Justin Fields
- Trevor Siemian
Running back (3)
- David Montgomery
- Khalil Herbert
- Trestan Ebner
Fullback (2)
- Khari Blasingame
- Jake Tonges
Wide receiver (7)
- Darnell Mooney
- Byron Pringle
- Velus Jones Jr.
- Equanimeous St. Brown
- N’Keal Harry
- Tajae Sharpe
- Dante Pettis
Tight end (2)
- Cole Kmet
- Ryan Griffin
Offensive line (9)
- Braxton Jones
- Cody Whitehair
- Lucas Patrick
- Teven Jenkins
- Larry Borom
- Sam Mustipher
- Riley Reiff
- Ja’Tyre Carter
- Zachary Thomas
Defensive line (8)
- Robert Quinn
- Trevis Gipson
- Justin Jones
- Al-Quadin Muhammad
- Angelo Blackson
- Khyiris Tonga
- Dominique Robinson
- Mike Pennel Jr.
Linebacker (6)
- Roquan Smith
- Nicholas Morrow
- Matt Adams
- Joe Thomas
- Jack Sanborn
- Caleb Johnson
Cornerback (6)
- Jaylon Johnson
- Kyler Gordon
- Kindle Vildor
- Duke Shelley
- Lamar Jackson
- Jaylon Jones
Safety (5)
- Eddie Jackson
- Jaquan Brisker
- DeAndre Houston-Carson
- Dane Cruikshank
- Elijah Hicks
Special teams (3)
- K Cairo Santos
- P Trenton Gill
- LS Patrick Scales